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Storm Gray

#707A8F

Storm Gray is a cool medium color with the hex code #707A8F. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 112, 122, 143 in digital design or CMYK 22%, 15%, 0%, 44% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Storm Gray color values

HEX
#707A8F
RGB
112, 122, 143
HSL
221°, 12%, 50%
CMYK
22, 15, 0, 44

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Storm Gray sits at 221° on the color wheel with 12% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 12% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Storm Gray is rendered as rgb(112, 122, 143), where the blue channel is highest at 143, though it sits close to the other channels. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Storm Gray translates to a CMYK breakdown of 22C 15M 0Y 44K. With a moderate key (44%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Storm Gray

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #707A8F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 112, 122, 143;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#707A8F',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 22%
M: 15%
Y: 0%
K: 44%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(112, 122, 143)
rgba(112, 122, 143, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #707A8F?
#707A8F is Storm Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 112, 122, 143. It has a hue of 221°, 12% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #707A8F?
The RGB color code for #707A8F is rgb(112, 122, 143). This means it contains 112 red, 122 green, and 143 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Storm Gray a warm or cool color?
Storm Gray (#707A8F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #707A8F in CSS?
You can use #707A8F in CSS with: background-color: #707A8F; or color: #707A8F; or as an RGB value: rgb(112, 122, 143). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 15%, 0%, 44%.

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